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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.73, 464.63 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.73, 464.63 and 136.32 is: 204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.73 : 464.63 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.73/464.63 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.73x = 464.63 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.73x = 63,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,337.68/309.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.49

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